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Chairman Zandanshatar Receives UNIDO Representative in Mongolia
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Ulaanbaatar, May 15, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav received representatives led by Stephen Kargbo, UNIDO Representative and Head of the Regional Office in China (also covering Mongolia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), on May 14, 2024.
Chairman Zandanshatar expressed gratitude to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization for its support to Mongolia's industrial sector. The Chairman commended the "Export Development" Project, implemented in collaboration with the World Bank. This project has been instrumental in providing certification to Mongolian leather processing enterprises and undertaking important work in certifying Halal-prepared meat products.
Chairman Zandanshatar expressed satisfaction that UNIDO, in cooperation with the Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, is developing a country program for Mongolia, defining the leading directions for its implementation. The Speaker emphasized the significant importance of this program in bringing animal-origin raw materials into economic circulation, supporting small and medium-sized agricultural production, and creating jobs.
UNIDO Representative Stephen Kargbo expressed his appreciation to Chairman Zandanshatar for taking the time to meet him. Mr. Stephen Kargbo mentioned the opportunity to visit the industrial agro-parks in Bayan-Ulgii and Khovd aimags of Mongolia. Highlighting the quick results of the "Export Development" Project, Mr. Stephen Kargbo expressed satisfaction that Mongolian leather processing enterprises now have a new business opportunity to attract foreign businessmen and tourists. Also, he expressed commitment to strengthening cooperation, ensuring the United Nations Industrial Development Organization will provide all-round support to Mongolia's industrial sector.
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